2007 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 and 2007 Chevrolet Malibu were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. (144 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Malibu.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2007 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 330 | Malibu |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |